From the very beginning this book has your attention and questioning what in the world is going on and what happened?! I really enjoyed this book. Lauren’s character is so real and entertaining to read what she goes through throughout the chapters. Each chapter keeps you guessing and thinking hard about the situation. Keeps you on your toes until the very end! I definitely recommend this read and can’t wait to read more.
There is something to be said about an author who can make a necessary yet often overlooked court stenographer job and turn it interesting. This was a homerun by the author as an intriguing whodunnit with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. We start out meeting Lauren Besoner an extremely likeable and relatable character who finds herself in a bit of a jam after finding Judge Murphy’s body. Once again thrust into drama that she has tried to avoid since divorcing her ex-Tony. She now finds herself the primary suspect in the middle of the murder investigation by detective Sam Overstreet and his boss chief of police Ray Newell. She knows she didn’t commit the murder but now she must launch her own investigation since the police do not seem to be looking at anyone else. Is she being set up and if so by whom? What will happen if the killer believes she is getting to close to the truth? Can Lauren make it out unscathed or become victim number 2? This book will leave you on the edge of your seat with many predictions on who the killer might be. Can you figure it out before the police do? Read this book to see just how good your detective skills are!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2021-11-19 19:07:332021-11-20 06:45:50Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Vanessa Watts
Great mystery and suspenseful story. Keep my on the edge of my seat, did not want to put the book down. Written well, enjoyed being pulled into the story with the authors use of great detail. Legal thriller with lots of twist and turns, with a dash of romance. Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great mystery and suspenseful story. Keep my on the edge of my seat, did not want to put the book down. Written well, enjoyed being pulled into the story with the authors use of great detail. Legal thriller with lots of twist and turns, with a dash of romance.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2021-11-19 19:07:202021-11-20 06:44:50Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Nina Maes
I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery, crime thriller which had me hooked from page one. Court stenographer Lauren Besoner has returned home to Wyoming hoping to put her broken marriage behind her. Lauren’s newfound stable life comes crashing down around her when she arrives to pick up Judge Murphy for work, only to discover her murdered in her own home. After calling the police and answering routine questions Lauren realises that she has become their prime suspect. Her case is not helped by the fact that there seems to be a link between the dead judge and Lauren’s cheating ex husband. Lauren is determined to prove that she is innocent even if it means solving the case herself. In trying to track down the killer, Lauren puts herself at risk of becoming their next victim. I was gripped by this fast paced novel, the murder, crime storyline was full of suspense and the plot kept me guessing until the end. I loved Lauren as a main character and felt she brought the story together. The characters and setting were brought to life by the authors descriptive narrative, and you could tell that the author has a background in the legal profession by the small details she’s added which made the story have a very real feel to it. I felt immersed in the story and was happily turning the pages late at night to discover the killer’s identity. A great first book in a new series, and I look forward to book two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-11-19 17:57:142021-11-19 17:57:14Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Jennifer Gordon
The book immediately draws you in. There is no other way around it—it’s a real page-turner from the word ‘go’. Lauren is an interesting character; honestly, her reactions to the events in the book are just incredibly realistic. It’s easy to lose yourself in the story. The portrayal of police work was engaging (though I’m not sure how accurate it is—I’ve never dealt with the police before!). It was just a fantastic example of suspense and intrigue to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. I give this book 4 stars and a place on my Re-read shelf.
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The best thing about this story, it had me rooting for the main characters! Told from the point of view of a court stenographer, the author introduces a widening cast of likeable characters and believable suspects. I enjoyed the moral dilemma Lauren faces, privy to all the details of a crime, we have a front row seat to see how she manages that information.. intrigue ensues!! This a great Book 1 of a promised series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donna Dawkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonna Dawkin2021-11-18 21:21:262021-11-19 07:48:36Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Donna Dawkin
Silent Gavel kept me guessing. Lauren is a court stenographer who finds Judge Murphy’s dead body. Lauren is the number one suspect and needs to prove her innocence. At the same time her cheating ex-husband may replace Judge Murphy which would mean Lauren would be out of a job. This book is the first in the Crawford Mystery Series. I am ready to read the second one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2021-11-16 15:30:382021-11-17 07:14:51Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Paula R Sayers
WOW! I usually don’t read books that have too much to do with law, but this book blew me away. It wasn’t at all what I thought it might be. I am really looking forward to reading book 2 in the series. I was hooked in the very first chapter. This book is more of a who-done-it type read and less to do with law. I loved that!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dani Honeycutthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDani Honeycutt2021-11-16 13:35:072021-11-17 07:12:22Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Dani Honeycutt
This book was amazing! The author does an amazing job of world-building! The characters are so relatable and watching the growth throughout the story, especially in the midst of the conflict was excellent! Lauren is so strong and intelligent and her wit and sass kept me engrossed in every little bit of the story. Her thoughts on coworkers and other characters in the story were so realistic, because everybody works with those people who don’t pull their weight. Watching her try and figure out what happened was amazing seeing how she worked it through in her head.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2021-11-15 20:26:092021-11-16 07:31:19Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Jo Frizzell
This one started off a little different than I thought it would, but once I got into it, I couldn’t put it down. Lauren Besoner is a court stenographer and I enjoyed learning a bit about the proceedings and the life behind the scenes of a courtroom. She is also the lead suspect in a recently murdered judge that she happened to work for. As an innocent that has come across the body of her former employer (and more history to be found out later), she starts her own investigation into the crime. The story progresses in a realistic way, not flying from suspect to suspect as some stories do. I particularly liked that it was easy to immerse myself into. My only drawback, if one is to be found, was the unnecessary “extra” conversations that were not important to the story. (But could be seen as character building, so I understand why the author may have included them) Well done for this author and I will surely be reading more, including the follow up book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2021-11-12 20:19:092021-11-12 21:51:23Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Amanda Swindle
Ever have a moment in your life where EVERYTHING is going wrong? Like you are on a ship that is sinking and everything you try to help it just makes it worse? Yeah, that is how the main character in this book (Lauren) feels like. She is sick of the drama that has become her life. She is trying to change her life. She moved back to her hometown, she got a new courtroom job, and she has left her love life (or lack of one) behind. But her life comes to a crashing halt when she goes to pick up her boss and finds her dead! Now she’s the number one suspect in the murder and her ship is sinking even faster! So much for her new life right? Lauren starts to investigate herself to prove herself innocent. So, will Lauren go to prison for the murder? Will she be able to find the Judge’s killer before anyone else gets hurt? Or will she end up another victim of the real killer? Silent Gravel is the first murder mystery book in this series and I can’t wait to read the next one!! If you love fast paces murder mystery action books this one is for you!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2021-11-11 15:50:322021-11-11 21:43:46Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Stenographer Lauren Besoner can’t catch a break! In the second book of this series, Lauren gets into another murder investigation when she fears the wrong person may be on trial. This book brings more secrets and more suspense. An added complication: the judge is her ex-husband…How does he fit into this crime?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Rowlandhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Rowland2021-11-08 19:51:332021-11-09 14:30:46Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Carrie Rowland
I have never read a book quite like this one! Lauren Besoner is a court stenographer who is trying to start fresh after a recent divorce. She soon finds herself accused of murdering a local judge. In a page-turning whodunit, author Merissa Racine kept me thoroughly engrossed with secrets and reveals. I love, love a smart female main character!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Rowlandhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Rowland2021-11-08 19:22:122021-11-09 14:26:25Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Carrie Rowland
Who doesnt love a book that starts right off walking into find your bosses bloody body? This book has many twists an turns, the cop an reporter procedures kept the book interesting when the rest was lacking. Looking forward to seeing what the next book in the series has in store for us. I hope Lauren and Sam come back again so we get to see where their romance takes us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Mitchellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Mitchell2021-11-08 17:58:592021-11-09 07:19:50Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine – Review by Dawn Mitchell
Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine is the page-turning opener of a two book courtroom series. Lauren Besoner is a courtroom stenographer and, after moving to Wyoming, finds herself in the middle of a murder that she did not commit. This author is a court stenographer in real life (also in Wyoming!), so the writing is reliable as well as compelling. The characters in this book are well-written, and it is easy to imagine being in the middle of this story. The story makes you think and keeps you on the edge of your seat! I thoroughly enjoyed following Lauren’s story and cannot wait to dig into book 2!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-11-05 17:12:232021-11-06 21:24:41Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Chrissy Spulak
This book took me for a mystery ride! Lauren Besoner is a stenographer in Crawford County and hasn’t been working there for that long yet. She went to pick up her Judge to a hearing in a different town to find her dead in her home. From there, she’s first suspect since she was the one to find her, but she goes to to prove her innocence to find all the facts. This includes her relationship with her ex-husband, keeping up with her job, and trying not to be the next victim. This was a great mystery to read and went straight to the second book when I was done.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Hastinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Hasting2021-11-05 17:10:112021-11-06 21:23:44Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Ashley Hasting
Worth every star! I was hooked from the first line. Merissa Racine sets the perfect small town Wyoming scene when Lauren, a court reporter, enters the Judge’s house to see why she’s running late for a court appearance and walks in on her bloody body laying on the ground – making Lauren suspect number one. I’m a sucker for a good thriller and this book is no exception. It was easy to relate to the characters and really cool to see the insight from someone inside the legal system work to prove her own innocence. I highly recommend this novel for an intriguing page turner that you won’t be able to put down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Deanna Frankshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDeanna Franks2021-11-04 08:07:232021-11-05 06:20:43Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Deanna Franks
This wonderful storyline examines a mystery intertwined with the justice system. One minute I felt like I knew what would come next only to be surprised by a twist in the story. The characters were well written and easy to visualize throughout the book. This was a great read and I was glad I had the next book on hand.
Lauren Besoner has a long line of bad life decisions and a long thread of unpleasant happenings in her life. She makes the decision to leave it all behind and move back home. She is resilient, strong and determined to have a better life. When she meets the handsome, charismatic, hard working Detective Sam Overstreet will sparks fly and set their worlds on fire? Merissa Racine leave no detail unwritten making the movie reel play in your mind as you ready this heart pounding, suspenseful, unpredictable mystery! A page turner that has a little of something for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am happy I have book two, “Shadow of Doubt” queued up and ready to go!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dahniellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDahnielle2021-10-23 00:11:172021-10-23 08:14:52Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert
Interesting take on investigative who-did-it mystery
This one started off slow for me, but once it ramped up in the second half, I was hooked. This book is written in the second person format and I have come to find those stories harder for me to be swept away with because I feel so removed.
I did enjoy getting to know Lauren and the roll of a stenographer in the court proceedings. While we get to meet the Detective in his official capacity here, with viewing Lauren as the suspect, I do like him as a character and hope to see more, and see if he develops into a love interest down the line. I also loved Aunt Kate’s farm and the mention of alpacas. I enjoyed the tenderness that Maverick and Percy brought out in the other characters and that animals had such a prominent role in Lauren’s life.
I do feel that the story was dragged out a bit more than it needed to be, with lots of conversations that didn’t have much bearing on the storyline and furthering the plot, but did feel like an accurate depiction of what would occur in real life. I did not see that ending coming, nor did I suspect who the killer was. Talk about something coming out of left field! However it didn’t feel so impossible for it to have been that person either.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-10-22 22:01:182021-10-23 08:06:34Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Alexandria Richard
Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Melissa Racine caught my attention from the start. Lauren, a court reporter, finds the Judge she works for murdered one morning when they are supposed to be on the road to a trial in another district. Soon after the police and other emergency vehicles arrive, Lauren is answering questions about why she was there and she begins feeling uneasy about the direction the questions are heading. At one point after frustrated, Lauren starts a list of suspects to find who really did it. This book is full of great characters, some plot twists, a couple of dogs, and kept me guessing as to who the real killer might be. Overall, I really enjoyed the book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2021-10-22 19:22:342021-10-23 07:19:50Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Betsy Melano
Silent Gavel is my first Merissa Racine book, but it won’t be my last. I was instantly hooked and didn’t want to put it down. It is the first book in the Crawford Mystery series, and is a page turner. It is action packed from the very beginning and kept me on the edge of my seat. Lauren finds her boss dead, and soon becomes the lead suspect. She begins playing detective to try to prove her innocents, and while she has many possible suspects in mind, the cops are zeroed in on her. This book is full of surprises and action packed. Relationship drama, ex cons, unemployment, jealousy, the works. I loved all the characters and how they were brought to life. I was shocked to learn who the killer was, as they were not even on my radar (or Lauren’s for that matter). I hope to see some romantic sparks between Lauren and Sam (detective) in the next book. Highly recommend this one! Side note, I thought it was really cool to learn the author is a stenographer, like the lead in this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2021-10-22 17:25:252021-10-23 07:05:42Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Merissa Racine did an amazing job with this book!! Every chapter I read I was trying to fit pieces together to solve this small town mystery. I did not want to put this book down once I started, and I did not want to be wrong about who I believed to be the murderer after I finished it. Lol This story was very vivid and easily imagined, and the way she told the story it felt like you could be there. It starts of with Lauren returning home to face her past and see if she can find her way successfully in this new chapter of her life. Good friends, her own home, and decent job show her promising start. Then one day she goes to pick up the judge she works with and walks right into a murder scene. She is questioned multiple times believed to be the prime suspect, and when information comes in casting a shadow on her ex-husband as well things get even stranger. As the story unfolds there is much more to this mystery and the small town than meets the eye. I promise you wont put this book down until the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-10-21 19:39:582021-10-22 08:14:34Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine- Review by Lauren West
Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine is the first book in the Crawford Mystery series and is perfect for Spooky Season. I loved this! I was immediately hooked. Merissa had a great way of keeping me guessing throughout the whole book. I had a hard time putting it down. The details in the book were amazing! It made me feel like I was there, and I was watching it all unfold. I kind of wish it was real so that I could go to the bakery and try the yummy food. If you enjoy mystery’s give this a read you won’t be disappointed, even if you don’t and are looking to try something new for Spooky Season then this is it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2021-10-20 12:47:172021-10-20 13:34:28Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine Review by Ashley Westerman
Silent Gavel is a mystery novel where main character is trying to prove she is innocent after a judge is found murdered. I genuinely enjoy mysteries and enjoy trying to figure out the crime. I also love when an author creates great relatable characters especially Lauren. Merissa Racine does both in this novel. I could not put this one down! Great mystery!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tina Vegahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTina Vega2021-10-17 16:59:492021-10-18 07:25:59Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Tina Vega
Lauren Besoner, a court stenographer, has found her boss dead in their home. When she agreed to carpool with the judge the last thing expected was to find her deceased. It comes to her attention that she has become a prime suspect when she does several interviews with the police. How can she prove her innocence beyond a shadow of a doubt? Surely there are several suspects who had more than enough motive to commit the crime? Will she be able to find the killer before she is arrested a charged unjustly? Or is she a soon to be victim herself?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2021-10-15 21:50:232021-10-16 06:47:36Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Char Whatomy-Alba
This is the first book I have read from this author and it was wonderful. I love mysteries and it is always fun to find a new author. This is the first book in the Crawford Mystery series and it was a perfect book to start an addictive series. I started to read this book and I could not stop reading.
Lauren Besoner is finally ready to go home and start a new life. Her marriage fell apart and now she wants to start off as a new woman. Lauren gets a job that she is so excited for. She is the new stenographer in her hometown in Wyoming. Lauren doesn’t want any more drama in her life so she concentrates on her job. One morning she goes to pick up a judge that she is starting to like only to find her murdered in the house. Lauren doesn’t know what to do because she has answered all the questions but they keep on blaming her for a murder she did not do.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Bassetthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Bassett2021-10-11 10:28:542021-10-14 07:14:03Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Samantha Bassett
5 Star Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine
Silent Gavel is the first book in the A Crawford Mystery Series by Merissa Racine. Whew! I was totally expecting the same ole same ole who dunnit mystery and that is not what I got at all. I truly enjoyed reading this fast paced mystery suspense that kept me turning the pages while on the edge of my seat. I had to know what was going to happen next. This is a fairly new author to me but I’m a fan already . This is a story about Lauren she moved and left her old life behind and found a job at the courthouse as a Stenographer. All was good until the judge is found murdered and Lauren is the number one suspect. She decides to try and solve the mystery of who did it but things get complicated. This is where I glued and couldn’t put it down. Can she figure it all out? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. You won’t be disappointed. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2021-10-08 07:17:542021-10-08 08:46:05Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Wow wow wow wow wow!! To say I was enthralled from the first page would be an understatement. I was immediately drawn in and plunged head first into this tale. I loved the way the author set the stage for the plot and how the main character moved through the story. I kept trying to guess what was going to happen next. Just loved it. Looking for a fantastic crime thriller?? You HAVE to read this!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-10-08 07:12:172021-10-08 07:12:17Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Heather Lovelace
Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine
4 out of 5 Stars
Lauren Besoner has had enough drama recently. Lauren is ready for some stability. Lauren has bought a house and gotten a dog. She is trying to make a life for herself. All of that comes to an abrupt halt when she finds her boss, Judge Murphy, dead. As the investigation ramps up, Lauren finds herself as a suspect. How does she find a way to prove it wasn’t her?
Merissa Racine adds twists at every turn, keeping you guessing until the very end. Just when you think you have it figured it out, a new piece of evidence pops up and changes everything. Lauren can’t stay out of trouble. She keeps landing in the interrogation room with the very handsome Detective Sam Overstreet. It is not looking good for Lauren. Excellent storytelling! Maybe the mystery will be how Lauren avoids a relationship with Sam?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2021-10-07 22:48:522021-10-08 08:35:38Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Melissa Policicchio
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We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.
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